The Value of Centers

        Values of Centers

	Large and Small Muscle Coordination	Quantitative Thinking	Conceptualizing Symbols	Aesthetic Appreciation	Language Development
Art/Writing	manipulating writing tools drawing writing cutting molding	measuring	captions names numerals sentences on pictures create story	creative expression	storytelling describing explaining letter-sound coordination
Blocks	pulling grasping climbing balancing carrying pushing	counting comparing size 1- 1 correspondence	signs on structure use of blocks as symbols labels	form and balance architectural design	discussions conversations role-play
Books/Literacy	turning pages  manipulating fingers and hands bending twisting	counting 1-to-1 correspondence	recognizing letter and words concepts about print voice print match	pictures good literature	conversation discussion emerging literacy storytelling
Computer	keyboard mouse	numerals counting 1-to-1 correspondence	recognizing letters and words numerals names print	creative expression patterns	conversation dialogue discussion
Dramatic Play	walking to store dressing dolls dressing selves pushing buggy carrying	counting measuring 1-to-1 correspondence grouping	labels play money writing notes numerals	decorations pictures music	questioning discussion role play storytelling
	Large and Small Muscle Coordination	Quantitative Thinking	Conceptualizing Symbols	Aesthetic Appreciation	Language Development
Puppets	manipulating fingers and hands	counting 1-to-1 correspondence	names	expression role play empathy interpretation	dialogue dramatic play role play
Sand	molding sifting scooping pouring drawing	measuring 1-to-1 correspondence	letters numerals	sculpture design	dialogue conversation discussion
Science Discovery	manipulating picking up	1-to-1 correspondence grouping matching	signs classification discrimination labels	form design empathy caring	discussion questioning describing
Table Games Puzzles Math  Manipulatives	picking up fitting shaking positioning parts holding	grouping counting matching 1-to-1 correspondence	classification discrimination recognizing numerals, letter and geometric forms patterns	form design	conversation naming
Water Play	manipulating toys pouring washing	measuring counting	objects as symbols	movement	dialogue conversation
Woodworking	sawing drilling holding nails hammering fitting	measuring counting comparing size and shape	printed signs labels use of ruler	design decoration	discussion conversation

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